The 2026 American Inns of Court Celebration of Excellence is an annual black-tie event held at the Supreme Court of the United States to honor individuals who have significantly contributed to the ideals of the American Inns of Court. The evening begins with a reception in the East and West Conference Rooms, followed by an awards ceremony in the Court Room, and concludes with dinner in the Great Hall. During the ceremony, prestigious awards such as the A. Sherman Christensen Award, the Lewis F. Powell, Jr. Award for Professionalism and Ethics, the Sandra Day O'Connor Award for Professional Service, and the Warren E. Burger Prize for Writing are presented. Additionally, recipients of the most recent Professionalism Awards are recognized.
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Speakers(1)
Judy Perry Martinez
Of Counsel at Simon, Peragine, Smith & Redfearn
Judy Perry Martinez is currently of counsel at Simon, Peragine, Smith & Redfearn and was the first woman elected to the firm management committee. She also spent a dozen years at Northrop Grumman as assistant general counsel and then vice president and the company’s first chief compliance officer. She served as president of the American Bar Association from 2019 to 2020 and has served on the board of Innocence Project-New Orleans, the New Orleans Pro Bono Project and the American Bar Foundation and held leadership positions in the Louisiana State Bar Association and the New Orleans Bar Association.
Event Details
- Date
- October 31, 2026
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Washington, United States
- Supreme Court of the United States
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Legal professionals, judges, award recipients, and invited guests
- CLE Credits
- CLE accreditation pending
- Attendees
- Approximately 200